Our Story

event 21.02.2023.

How did it all start and what do we stand for?

Aksis Special Hospital was founded in 2012. The foundation of Aksis Special Hospital was preceded by years of dedicated work, the introduction of new treatment methods, and the innovation of Polyclinic Vertebralis and Polyclinic Vertebris.

The specialist hospital was founded by a group of professionals in the field of spine neurosurgery, orthopedics and traumatology, anesthesiology and physical medicine, led by Dr. Robert Saftić as medical director.

From the outset, the goal was to bring something new, innovative, better and safer – minimally invasive – that will ensure a high level of patient satisfaction and reduce patient and healthcare costs. Two separate departments operate within Aksis Special Hospital: Department for Neurosurgery and Department for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Mission

Our mission is simple and consists of offering reliable information about spinal and joint diseases and conditions, minimally invasive treatment options, providing second opinion and ultimately organizing and coordinating possible surgical treatment in Croatia. Our specialties are endoscopic discectomy with annuloplasty (SED), METRx microendoscopic decompression, laser spinal surgery (PLDD), and minimally invasive joint surgery. These methods represent a combination of a minimally invasive surgical approach with the maximum effect in treating degenerative diseases and spine ailments.

Services

Our range of services includes doctor-patient communication, translation services, documentation digitization services, and a wide variety of services once you choose surgery with our neurological or orthopedic surgeons. This can include managing visas and other documentation, airport or hotel pickup, accommodation, support for family and friends back home, etc.

Internationally recognized

We are successfully applying the most advanced most innovative methods in minimally invasive spinal neurosurgery and orthopedic joint surgery. Over the years, we’ve established ourselves as one of the world’s top destinations and hospitals for treating spine disorders and diseases with minimally invasive surgical techniques, treating patients from all over the world; including Spain, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Egypt, Ghana, Tanzania, Canada, USA, and more. Recently, we have become a recognized destination for minimally invasive orthopedic surgery (joint surgery).

Second opinion

If you are looking for a professional and accurate diagnosis of your condition/disease or are considering opting for a minimally invasive procedure as an alternative to traditional methods of orthopedic or neurological surgery, our qualified staff will be more than happy to evaluate your case and provide advice on all treatment options available to you.